Livability Score

89
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) A+
SPoT !
Coffee Shop
Mug'n Muffin Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Perks Coffee House
Coffee Shop
The Common Cafe & Patisserie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Venice
Coffee Shop
Fresh Bagel
Coffee Shop
Amir Coffey Shop
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Honey Dew Donuts
Coffee Shop
Muffin House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Honey Dew Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Java Junction
Coffee Shop
Caffè Nero
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Country kitchen
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
The Norwood Theatre
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Stadium
Memorial Field
Stadium
Showcase Cinema de Lux Legacy Place
Cinema
Food and Drink (17) A-
Norwood Wines & Liquors
Alcohol
Guarino
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Juice
Bar
Daddy's Dairy
Sweets
Fresh Fro Yo
Sweets
Limey's Pub
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Take Away
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Five Guys
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Trillium Brewing
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
Any Time Fitness
Gym
Burn Boot Camp
Gym
Plié Barre Studio
Gym
East Coast Aero Club
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Core Asset Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) A+
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Shiva bazar
Grocery Store
Cheff'n & Eetinn
Bakery
Sabb's Market
Grocery Store
Padaria Central
Bakery
Big Y
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Roche Bros.
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Lambert's Rainbow Market
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Star Market
Grocery Store
Parks (37) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Pleasant Park
Park
Legion Park
Park
Jam Time
Playground
Aaron Guild Park
Park
Bond Street Tot Lot
Playground
Bond Street Park
Park
Norwood Common
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Winslow Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Eliot Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shattuck Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Richard B Murphy Square
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (26) A+
Broadway Quick Mart
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Salon Rouge
Hairdresser
Chelala Jewlery & Gifts
Fashion
Unknown Name
Electronics
Brenner's Children's Shop
Clothing
Houston Nails & Spa
Beauty
Wood Stuff
Furniture
Norwood TrueValue
Home Improvement
Norwood Convenience & News
Convenience Store
Basics
Furniture
Lash & Spa
Beauty
Got Styles Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Silver & Sage
Fashion
Exclusive Barber Shop
Hairdresser
California Nails
Beauty
Serenity Hair Salon
Hairdresser
metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Children's Orchard
Clothing
Ocean State Job Lot
Discount Store
Chris & Sam's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Petco
Pets
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.6% take public transportation in Norwood.
Public Transit Stops (64)
Stops & Stations A+
Norwood Central
Transit Station
Washington St @ East Hoyle St
Bus Stop
863 Washington St @ Douglas Ave
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Norwood Hospital
Bus Stop
785 Washington St @ Norwood Hospital
Bus Stop
930 Washington St opp Walnut Ave
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Guild St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Walnut St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Guild St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Day St
Bus Stop
929 Washington St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Cottage St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Cottage St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Lenox St
Bus Stop
Washington St opp Dean St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Railroad Ave
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Railroad Ave
Bus Stop
Norwood Depot
Transit Station
Washington St @ Dean St
Bus Stop
Walpole St @ Brookfield Rd
Bus Stop
Walpole St @ Elliot St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Oolah Ave
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Heaton Ave
Bus Stop
460 Washington St opp George St
Bus Stop
Washington St @ George St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.6% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Norwood is 151/100 - which is 14% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime A+

Norwood crime rates are 986 per 100k, which is 29% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
831 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
155 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Norwood is $90,341 - which is 27% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$90,341 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bliss Dental Group
Dentist
Norwood Fire Department
Fire Station
Norwood Police Dept
Police
N.E. Dental Specialists
Dentist
Norwood Dental Care
Dentist
Norwood Fire Department
Fire Station
Walpole Fire Department
Fire Station
Westwood Fire Department
Fire Station
Norwood Urgent Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
PhysicianOne Urgent Care
Clinic
Brigham and Women's Health Care Center
Clinic
Mass General Brigham Urgent Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Westwood Fire Department
Fire Station
Westwood Police Department
Police
Westwood-Mansfield Pediatric Associates
Doctor
Canton Police Dept
Police
Canton Fire Department
Fire Station
PM Pediatrics
Clinic
Dental Arts of Westwood
Dentist
Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A-

Norwood home prices are $455,300 - which is 34% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$455,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B

The Norwood graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
58% D+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (10) F
Cornelius M Callahan
St Catherine Of Siena School
Balch
Norwood Montessori School
Charles J Prescott
John P Oldham
F A Cleveland
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
George F. Willett
Legacy Christian Academy
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
Downey
Martha Jones
Sterling Education-New England-Boston
William E Sheehan
E W Thurston Middle
Paul Hanlon
League School Of Greater Boston
John F Kennedy
Deerfield School
Fisher
Old Post Road
Bird Middle
Wm H Galvin Middle
Greenlodge
High Schools (2) F
Norwood High
Legacy Christian Academy
Xaverian Brothers High School
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
Sterling Education-New England-Boston
Westwood High
Norfolk County Agricultural
League School Of Greater Boston
Canton High
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ratings A+

Norwood has an overall rating of 96% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A+
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Norwood, MA Area Guide

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Norwood Area Facts

  • Norwood has a Livability Score of 89/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Norwood crime rates are 29% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Norwood is 14% higher than the Massachusetts average

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Norwood: An Excellent Choice For Young Professionals 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Norwood is a fantastic small city to move to. It's very busy for its size and you'll be sure to find something in the city that interests you. There are a lot of job opportunities available, especially in finance and technology. Don't be discouraged by how expensive it might seem ...Read More to buy or rent in Norwood, because the jobs pay quite well.

With all the stores and shopping areas in Norwood, you'll be able to find everything you need without going too far. Norwood also has a lot of good restaurants that you can try out. There's a lot of young people in the area too, which makes it easy to socialize. The best area in Norwood is the north part, where there are a few great public parks that you can visit.

You might be able to get by without a car here since public buses cover most of the downtown area, and the train that can bring you up to Boston is close too. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Norwood? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Pleasant Park
      Legion Park
      Jam Time
      Aaron Guild Park
      Bond Street Tot Lot
      Bond Street Park
      Norwood Common

      Entertainment

      The Norwood Theatre
      Unknown Name
      Memorial Field
      Showcase Cinema de Lux Legacy Place

      Food & Drink

      Norwood Wines & Liquors
      Guarino
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      The Juice
      Daddy's Dairy
      Fresh Fro Yo

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Norwood? Of all people who commute, 9.6% take public transportation in Norwood.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Norwood? The cost of living in Norwood is 151/100 - which is 14% higher than Massachusetts.
      Norwood
      151

      51% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Norwood? Norwood crime rates are 986, which are 29% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      986 per 100k people

      58% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 102

      58% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Norwood? The median income in Norwood is $90,341 which is 27% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $90,34163% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,74763% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      56% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Norwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Norwood home prices? Norwood home prices are $455,300 - which is 34% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $455,300147% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,65574% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      13% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Norwood have good schools? The Norwood graduation rate is 92% - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      21% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      20% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Norwood a good place to live? Norwood has an overall rating of 96% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      7 total surveys

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